Naveen Patnaik Urges BJD MPs to Fight for Odisha’s Development in Parliament
Biju Janata Dal President Naveen Patnaik urged his party’s MPs to raise issues related to Odisha’s development and welfare in Parliament. At a BJD Parliamentary Party meeting, Patnaik emphasized the need to hold the Centre accountable and push for long-standing demands like Special Category State status, better National Highways, increased coal royalty, and approval of pending irrigation projects. He also called for the inclusion of Ahimsa in the Constitution’s Preamble and 33% reservation for women in legislative bodies.
Key Issues Raised
- Special Category State status for Odisha
- Improvement of National Highways
- Increased coal royalty
- Approval of pending irrigation projects
- Inclusion of Ahimsa in the Constitution’s Preamble
- 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
Meeting Highlights
The meeting was attended by all nine BJD MPs. Patnaik stressed the importance of being the voice of Odisha’s 4.5 crore people in Parliament and ensuring that their just and rightful demands are met by the Centre.
